From the early years, to the Steelers, 49ers, Cowboys and Patriots dynasties, to the most decorated single-game performances in the history of pro football, the all-time team took shape.

Here's a look, position by position, on how the perfect Super Bowl team would look.

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Quarterback: Tom Brady, Patriots

Why he deserves the nod: Super Bowl 53 will make it nine appearances as a starting quarterback on the biggest stage. The best quarterback of all time has dominated and will walk away with at least five rings.

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Why he deserves the nod: Anyone that can play through a migraine is tough enough to earn this honor. Davis, a recent Hall of Fame inductee, averaged 142.5 yards per playoff game. No one with at least five playoff games has topped that mark.

Why he deserves the nod: It's easy to forget now, but Welker was the original unstoppable slot receiver. In three Super Bowls, Welker racked up 26 catches.

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Wide receiver: Lynn Swann, Steelers

Why he deserves the nod: Four-time Super Bowl champion, 364 yards in four games and did it in an era before pass-happy football.

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Tight end: Rob Gronkowski, Patriots

Why he deserves the nod: Super Bowl 53 will be Gronk’s fourth trip to the big game. Assuming he catches at least three passes, we’re talking about a tight end that will be top-five in Super Bowl catches in history.

Why he deserves the nod: Before Webster’s story (check out the movie “Concussion”) turned tragic, a dominant and durable center helped paved the way for a dynasty in the 70s.

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Offensive lineman: Erik Williams, Cowboys

Why he deserves the nod: One of the most underrated parts of Dallas’ dominant offensive line in the early 90s. Williams always seemed to play his best on this stage.

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Offensive lineman: Joe Andruzzi, Patriots

Why he deserves the nod: Before Tom Brady transformed from game manager to carrying the Patriots with his right arm, New England won titles with incredible balance. In the early 2000s, Andruzzi was a dominant guard on three title teams.

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Defensive lineman: Richard Dent, Bears

Why he deserves the nod: The 1985 Bears defense can still lay claim to being the best of all time. Dent’s ability to rush off the edge or from the inside was a key in a blowout win over the Patriots.

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Defensive lineman: Justin Tuck, Giants

Why he deserves the nod: Eli Manning took home MVP, but Tuck was the best player on the field in Super Bowl 42.

Why he deserves the nod: Three-time participant and took home a co-MVP award.

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Defensive lineman: Charles Haley, Cowboys/49ers

Why he deserves the nod: Five rings. Two teams. Impact wherever he went. One of the biggest winners in history.

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Linebacker: Ray Lewis, Ravens

Why he deserves the nod: The first middle linebacker to win Super Bowl MVP. Led one of the most dominant defenses of all time in Super Bowl XXXV, then won a second ring with an improbable champion Ravens team in 2012.